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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,245

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $16,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,870

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $16,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Package 3,900 2,200 2,250 1,000  
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 1,350 1,350 3,500
Folding second row seats 440        
Heated second row seats 625 625      
Special order charge 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 250        
Around view cameras   800 800 800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
M Sport Package     4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,450
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Sport Package         2,600
Convenience Package         1,700
Premium Package 3,627 2,046 2,050 910  
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 1,230 1,230 3,185
Folding second row seats 409        
Heated second row seats 581 581      
Special order charge 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 233        
Around view cameras   744 730 730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
M Sport Package     4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 1,320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Sport Package         2,365
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 9,005 6,125 20,450 19,200 15,650
Options (change) 8,376 5,697 18,645 17,505 14,265
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $85,150 $116,020 $68,245 $72,595 $78,545
Total Invoice $79,261 $107,969 $62,870 $66,880 $72,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,900
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$85,150$116,020$68,245$72,595$78,545
Adjustments for Features-3,750-6,95000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,400$109,070$68,245$72,595$77,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,670$0$4,350$9,600
Total Invoice$79,261$107,969$62,870$66,880$72,380
Adjustments for Features-3,491-6,46800-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,770$101,501$62,870$66,880$71,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,731$0$4,010$8,865

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$9,050$12,250$5,300$5,300$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$6,950$0$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,491-6,46800-645

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length194.5 in193.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested142588%
Total Not Requested20012%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

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